Kristi Spencer3 minTeaching Table MannersIs your child a messy eater? Does your grandchild leave a trail of destruction at the dinner table? Do you opt for takeout and drive-thru...
Kristi Spencer2 minSix Simple Dating Rules First comes love, then comes marriage...you know the rest. But the lyrics to this nursery rhyme forgot one big anxiety-inducing step,...
Kristi Spencer1 minCelebrate National Cheese Lover's Day with Charcuterie Board EtiquetteJanuary 20th is National Cheese Lover's Day, a day set aside for us to 'harvarti' a 'gouda' time! I LOVE cheese (probably more than I...
Kristi Spencer1 minThe Rules of RegiftingI love finding the perfect gift for someone, whether it’s a necklace I saw them admiring in a store or a bottle of their favorite wine....
Kristi Spencer1 minThanksgiving Countdown: InvitationsYour perfect holiday meal begins with the invitation. Now is the time to invite those you’d like to have around your holiday table....
Kristi Spencer1 minHalloween EtiquetteMake sure everyone has a frightfully good time while keeping manners in mind. Remind kids to say “Trick or Treat" along with "Thank you."...
Kristi Spencer2 minHow to say "no" with graceI recently received a question from a co-worker who has a "yes" problem. Can you bake 4 dozen cupcakes for a fundraiser tomorrow? Can I...
Kristi Spencer1 minShould I use gender pronouns in my email signature?Over the last few years, adding pronouns to email signatures has become more popular, but the practice isn’t for everyone. Examples of...
Kristi Spencer1 minJob Interview Etiquette Your degree, resume or application get you the interview, but it’s your personal skills that will land you the job, promotion or client....
Kristi Spencer2 minDrop Off Line Do’s and Don’tsDid your blood pressure raise just reading the title? The school drop-off line has the power to transform well-mannered parents into...
Kristi Spencer2 minSmart Ideas for Parent/Teacher CommunicationThere are more ways to communicate than ever, but we’re not necessarily getting better at it. While technology makes getting in touch...
Kristi Spencer2 minBack to School Etiquette Is learning etiquette on your back-to-school list? It should be! Etiquette is about building relationships, showing respect, and building...
Kristi Spencer1 minGossip at workWhen it comes to workplace gossip there are two truths. We’ve all done it and we’ve all been the target of it. Venting frustrations can...
Kristi Spencer1 minAre you talkin' to me?The number one complaint at work is co-workers who talk too loudly on the phone. You know the one, or maybe you ARE the one. Humans have...
Kristi Spencer1 minShould I "friend" my boss? Friending your boss, co-worker or clients can be risky business. While there are benefits of connecting with peers outside of work, you...
Kristi Spencer1 minIt's nice to meet you!Making introductions with ease is vital to your success in the workplace. Here are some easy tips on how to introduce people well. When...